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myriapod

 

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Noun myriapod has 1 sense
  1. myriapod - general term for any terrestrial arthropod having an elongated body composed of many similar segments: e.g. centipedes and millipedes
    --1 is a kind of
    arthropod

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Myriapod

Definition:

A myriapod is a group of arthropods that includes centipedes and millipedes. They are elongated, predominantly terrestrial creatures with numerous legs.

Senses:

  1. Sense: Zoology

    A type of arthropod belonging to the subphylum Myriapoda, which includes millipedes, centipedes, and their relatives.

    Sample Sentence: The myriapod scurried across the forest floor, its multitude of legs propelling it forward.

  2. Sense: Popular

    A collective term for centipedes, millipedes, and other similar creepy crawlies.

    Sample Sentence: Exploring the rainforest, we encountered various myriapods, from the swift centipedes to the slow-moving millipedes.

  3. Sense: Local

    In certain regions, "myriapod" is a vernacular term referring specifically to millipedes.

    Sample Sentence: During our trip to the countryside, we found dozens of myriapods curled up under rocks and logs.

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